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Arkansas requires school districts state wide to give ACT Aspire Tests this Spring

Tuesday, March 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Arkansas is requiring school districts state wide to give the ACT Aspire tests to students grades 3rd-10th on a schedule between the dates April 5th until May 21st. The aspire test focuses on math, literacy, and science and are required to be... Read More.

Watson Chapel School District announces superintendent

Monday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Watson Chapel School District held a school board meeting Monday evening at the central office for the district. One of the key points on the agenda addressed the election of Officers which included the vote for the new superintendent. The board announced... Read More.

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Arkansas House Report 03.08.21

Monday, March 8 by Staff

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee began hearing proposed constitutional amendments this afternoon. You can watch the presentations at www.arkansashouse.org. Meanwhile, the House took up several public health and education bills this afternoon. Members passed the following bills: HB1258-This bill authorizes full independent practice authority... Read More.

WEEVILS WIN THE GAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE CLOSING SECONDS

Monday, March 8 by Laron Marbley

WEEVILS WIN THE GAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE CLOSING SECONDS MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team claimed its first Great American Conference Tournament title in the closing seconds of thrilling contest against SAU Sunday at Steelman Field House. Read More.

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UAPB Mens Hoops Wins At Valley, Clinch #7 Seed

Monday, March 8 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Men Hoops Wins At Valley, Clinch #7 Seed ITTA BENA, Miss. – Shaun Doss Jr's fifth double-double of the season led the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's basketball team to an 82-59 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on the... Read More.

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

Monday, March 8 by Ray King

By Ray King It wasn’t easy but after more than 30 minutes of debate, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted to approve raises for county employees retroactive to Jan. 1. During committee meetings last week, the county’s legislative body voted to recommend a four percent pay... Read More.

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White Hall Woman victim in Chuck E. Cheese murder in NLR

Monday, March 8 by Greg

An adult woman found shot to death outside of a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Little Rock has been identified as 32 year old White Hall resident Christina Clay, police said. Police were initially called to the restaurant about 8 p.m. Sunday on reports of... Read More.

STATE POLICE ASKED TO INVESTIGATE DALLAS COUNTY OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING DEATH

Monday, March 8 by Greg

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department has requested the Arkansas State Police to investigate a law enforcement officer involved shooting that resulted in the death of an area resident. Two sheriff’s deputies on patrol in Sparkman at 8:50 last night (Sunday, March 7th) initiated a traffic... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge reports burst pipes in old heath department building

Monday, March 8 by Ray King

Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest told the Quorum Court that cooper pipes In the old Health Department building had burst during the recent snow and cold weather, causing major flood and water damage. The Lincoln Ledger newspaper reported that the building was being used to... Read More.

State expands COVID vaccination eligibility

Monday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Monday expanded eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to another 180,000 people, making the shots available to a wide group that includes manufacturing workers and essential government employees. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the state would fully open up the vaccine... Read More.

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Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., Named Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine

Monday, March 8 by Greg

Susan S. Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., has been named executive vice chancellor and dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), effective June 1. She is succeeding Christopher Westfall, M.D., who retires Aug. 1, 2021, after 24 years at... Read More.

McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

Monday, March 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The McGehee City Council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday and announced the new Police Chief Scott Williams will officially be in office Monday morning. According to the city, the incoming Chief is responsible for continuing the community's high level of policing... Read More.

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Arkansas requires school districts state wide to give ACT Aspire Tests this Spring

Watson Chapel School District announces superintendent

Arkansas House Report 03.08.21

WEEVILS WIN THE GAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE CLOSING SECONDS

UAPB Mens Hoops Wins At Valley, Clinch #7 Seed

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

White Hall Woman victim in Chuck E. Cheese murder in NLR

STATE POLICE ASKED TO INVESTIGATE DALLAS COUNTY OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING DEATH

Lincoln County Judge reports burst pipes in old heath department building

State expands COVID vaccination eligibility

Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D., Named Dean of the UAMS College of Medicine

McGehee City names new police chief and airport commission

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